The Yanacocha Reserve in the Ecuadorian Andes is the last refuge for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction. The Black-breasted puffleg, emblematic of Quito, measures just 3.5 inches and is among the most threatened species globally. The International Union for Conservation of Nature says its population has dwindled to between 150 and 200 birds. Founded 25 years ago, the reserve protects Andean biodiversity. Conservationists are racing to restore the high-altitude forests crucial for the puffleg's survival, as these areas face pressure from agriculture and grazing.
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When you think IMAX, chances are your mind goes to those immersive documentaries that take you inside volcanoes, deep under oceans or to distant planets. Or maybe you envision those widescreen films featuring backstage experiences with iconic rockstars or Hollywood special effects. But, this year, the state of Ohio is using the technology to tell an environmental comeback story closer to home. “Ohio: Wild at Heart” features the state’s top-ranked park system as it highlights wildlife conservation efforts and the restorative power of outdoor recreation. The $2.5 million film is drawing crowds at science museums and heads soon into classrooms.
It's the first time a Sumatran tiger cub has been born at the Zoo in 20 years.
A bridge in a rural part of the state was repaired to make it a habitat for the gray bat.
The Zoo's director said she lived a longer life than she might have in the wild.
The zoo hopes to eventually exhibit the three cats together.
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South Sudan is trying to rebuild its six national parks and 13 game reserves, which cover more than 13% of the country’s terrain, following the five-year civil war that ended last year after killing nearly 400,000 people. A fragile peace deal still has key steps to carry out.
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"It is a remarkable achievement," James Bampton, country director with the Wildlife Conservation Society, told The Associated Press.
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“Construction of the proposed natural gas pipeline would likely destroy the entire Cedar Creek population,” Bernheim conservation director Andrew Berry said.
They are accused of getting drunk and taking loggerhead sea turtle hacklings from a beach in Tybee Island.